Quote by Henry David Thoreau

To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust. It is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically.

To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, n

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This quote emphasizes that being a philosopher goes beyond having complex thoughts or establishing a philosophical doctrine. It entails wholeheartedly embracing wisdom and living in alignment with its principles, embracing a life characterized by simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust. True philosophers strive not only to understand the problems of life intellectually, but also actively seek practical solutions. They aspire to incorporate wisdom into their daily actions, making a tangible impact on the world around them.

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